Uses
Common Uses for Castile Soap
- Face, Body and Hand Cleaner
- Fruit & Veggie Wash
1 tsp. in a sink of water. Soak then rinse well.
- Household hard surface cleaner
1 tsp. per 16 oz water in spray bottle.
- Yoga Mat Cleaner
1 tsp per 16 oz. water in spray bottle
- Wet Suit Cleaner
1 tsp. per 16 oz. water.
- Stain Remover
Full strength scrub into stain allow to sit over night rinse or launder as normal.
- Pet Shampoo
Depending on animal size and density of hair adjust as necessary. Generally, 1 tablespoon per 16 oz. water. Castile is low foam and rinses out easily. Does not strip natural oils from skin therefore not drying.
- Carpet/rug cleaning
Dilute 50/50 for deeply soiled rugs. Scrub or steam clean then rinse and allow to dry.
- Shaving
1 part aloe juice or gel to 1 part castile soap
- Teeth brushing
Add a drop to your toothbrush and clean teeth. For extra whiting add baking soda. Add peppermint essential oil to improve taste.
- Aphid control plant soap
1 tbls. Castile in 16 oz water. Spray top and bottom of leaves.
- Make up remover
1 part aloe juice 1-part castile.
- Make up brush cleaner
1 tsp castile in 1 cup warm water. Soak 10 minutes then rinse.
- Handwashing Dishes
Baked on food use full strength. Coat pan or dish with Castile soap apply wet paper towel and let sit overnight.
- Toilet, tub and sink cleaner
1 cup castile soap, 1 cup water, ¼ cup baking soda.
- Laundry
1/2 cup per load. For HE only add to the drum not in the cup.
- Foam Soap dispenser
1 part castile soap 4 parts water.
- Bleach can be added to hard surface cleaners.
- Essential oils can be added for their therapeutic and aromatherapy benefits.
